MALLORCA NEWS

Predrag Rajkovic - Cruises to clean sheet Rajkovic made no saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Getafe.

Impact Rajkovic made no saves for the first time this season to record his third clean sheet of the season, He typically averages about 2.5 saves per game with 12 in the last five contests. The keeper will head to Real Betis for the next La Liga match on Saturday, who have scored seven goals in the last five contests.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raillo - Set to return Saturday Raillo (ankle) will be in the squad for Saturday's match against Getafe but is not going to start, manager Javier Aguirre told media, including Gabriel Forteza of Diario AS, on Fri...

Impact Raillo is fully recovered from the ankle injury that has kept him sidelined for quite some time, but he is still not ready to play an entire match, and there's a chance he might not even see action against Getafe even if he's deemed available. Raillo hasn't played since suffering an ankle injury against Villarreal on Aug. 18.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Maffeo - Will be in squad Saturday Maffeo (strain) will be in the squad for Saturday's match against Getafe but is not going to start, manager Javier Aguirre told media, including Gabriel Forteza of Diario AS, on Fr...

Impact Maffeo picked up a muscular strain against Barcelona in late September, but the injury woes are a thing of the past with him, and he'll be available off the bench in this one. Maffeo should be in contention for a regular starting role when fully healthy, but that won't be the case Saturday.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amath Ndiaye - Three shots off the bench Ndiaye had three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Ndiaye came on with his side chasing the game which resulted in his being able to take three shots in 17 minutes. He hasn't scored or assisted yet this season and has only made two starts, both in the first two games of the year.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Rodriguez - Big two-way game in loss Dani Rodriguez had three shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad.

Impact Rodriguez made three tackles (one won) and a block on top of his attacking stats against Sociedad. He has started every game this season for Mallorca and is a key player at both ends, having taken 15 shots and made 21 tackles through 10 games.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Takes four shots against Sociedad Muriqi recorded four shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad.

Impact Muriqi saw his run of five games with at least one goal or assist ended but he still had a solid day in an attacking sense with three chances created and four shots. His side faces a Getafe side next that has conceded 16 goals in 10 La Liga games.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cyle Larin - Makes second start of the season Larin recorded four shots (four on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Larin doubled his tally of shots on target for the season, putting four on frame on frame to take him up to eight for the year. The Canadian striker is still looking for his first goal involvement in 2023.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Predrag Rajkovic - Five saves in loss Rajkovic made five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad.

Impact Rajkovic made a season-high five saves but was unable to keep his third clean sheet of the season. Up next on the schedule is a Getafe side that has scored 13 goals in 10 La Liga games this season.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Darder - Set for sideline Darder (thigh) will be out three-to-four weeks with a thigh injury, Diario reports.

Impact Darder suffered the thigh injury before the October international break and could be a doubt until the November break. The midfielder has three assists in La Liga and was on absolute fire before suffering the injury. Manu Morlanes could be in line for an expanded role while Darder remains on the sideline.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Alessandro Gonzalez Apud - Picks up another yellow card Giovanni Gonzalez generated one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Giovanni Gonzalez had a good defensive outing during Mallorca's home draw. The right-back led his side in tackles during the match. He also received his fourth yellow card in the season and third straight.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Darder - Subs off with leg injury Darder had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Valencia. He was injured and subbed out in the 74th minute.

Impact Darder was having a good defensive outing before subbing off with a leg injury in the 74th minute. The midfielder led Mallorca in tackles during the match. He will miss around one month recovering from the issue.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Assists against Valencia Muriqi assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and four chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Valencia.

Impact Muriqi assisted Dani Rodriguez in the fifth minute to give Mallorca the lead. The forward now has two assists in the season, to go with four goals. He also led his side in chances created during the game.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Rodriguez - Scores opener in draw Dani Rodriguez scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Valencia.

Impact Dani Rodriguez scored in the fifth minute to give Mallorca the early lead, but it wasn't enough to secure the home win. That was his first goal in the season, to go with one assist. The midfielder also led his side in shots and crosses during the match.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Predrag Rajkovic - Makes two saves in win Rajkovic recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Valencia.

Impact Rajkovic conceded once in the first half as Mallorca settled for the draw at home. He has only two clean sheets in nine starts in the season. The goalkeeper will look to bounce back at Real Sociedad on Oct 21.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaume Costa - Available against Valencia Costa is available for Saturday's clash with Valencia, according to manager Javier Aguierre.

Impact Costa is available for selection for Saturday's match after coming off due to injury just 12 minutes into Saturday's 2-2 draw with Rayo. The left-back avoided a serious issue and should be an option to return straight to the starting XI. Toni Lato came on to replace Costa and could get the start if Costa isn't up to full fitness before Saturday's match.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Predrag Rajkovic - Gives up two goals Saturday Rajkovic had three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Rajkovic conceded two goals in this one, including a stoppage-time penalty, but he was unable to do much in any of the two sequences. He will look to enter the international break on a high note when Mallorca takes on Valencia on Saturday.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanchez - Scores against Rayo Antonio Sanchez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Sanchez took advantage of a perfect through ball from Sergi Darder to slot a shot past Stole Dimitrievski in the second half. This was Sanchez's first goal of the season, but perhaps more importantly, he has registered goal contributions in each of his two starts in 2023/24.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Darder - Sets up goal beautifully Darder assisted once to go with zero corners and three chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 83rd minute.

Impact Darder showed his elite vision and playmaking ability with a perfect through ball that allowed Antonio Sanchez to score Mallorca's second goal in the second half. The former Espanyol star has yet to score but has already delivered three assists, and he could remain in the XI when Mallorca takes on Valencia on Saturday.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Scores from close range Muriqi scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Muriqi found himself in the way of an Abdon Prats header, and the striker adjusted quickly to slot a shot past Stole Dimitrievski. This was Muriqi's fourth goal of the season, and perhaps even more important, he has found the back of the net in four matches in a row.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaume Costa - Forced off early Costa was forced off in the first half of Saturday's 2-2 draw with Rayo, with an apparent injury.

Impact Costa was forced off the pitch after 12 minutes with a clear injury. Toni Lato came in to replace Costa, and could see more minutes in the starting XI at left-back while Costa is sidelined. The first chance for Costa to return is a Saturday clash with Valencia.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Maffeo - Set for few weeks sidelined Maffeo is set to be sidelined for the next few weeks after picking up a muscle strain during Tuesday's 2-2 draw to Barcelona, per Marca.

Impact This is not the new that Maffeo would have liked to hear as he is set to sit out the next few weeks with a muscle injury. He had started all seven matches thus far at right back for the team. During his absence, Jaume Costa could get the start during his absence.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lato Toni - Expected back Saturday Latorre (strain) is expected to be available for Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano, per Marca.

Impact Latorre should be good to go for Saturday after missing last match with a knock. He is expected to get the start at left back, barring any setbacks. The defender has made three starts in four appearances this season, totaling an assist in that span.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Goal and assist Muriqi scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Tuesday's 2-2 draw against Barcelona.

Impact Muriqi logged Mallorca's first goal and recorded an assist to the team's second, scored by Abdon Prats. The former has three goals and one assist across his last three appearances, an impressive span during which he rebounded after beginning the 2023-24 La Liga slowly.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanchez - Starts, scores goal Sanchez assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-2 draw versus Barcelona.

Impact Tuesday marked Sanchez's first start of the 2023-24 La Liga. He made the most of his opportunity. Sanchez logged the assist to Mallorca's eighth-minute goal, scored by Vedat Muriqi. It marked Sanchez's first in La Liga's first division, so he is not expected to continue being a difference-maker in setting up goals. But ideally for him, Tuesday's appearance marks the beginning of more opportunities he can receive to shine.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE